Tag: College of Veterinary Medicine
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Highly contagious virus confirmed in three Georgia bald eagles
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in more than 30 states.
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A Mind Matter
Parkinson’s researcher at UGA makes progress in treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Fungal infections cost U.S. $6.7B in a year
Fungal infections doubled hospital costs and a patient’s risk of death.
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Veterinary pathologist discusses avian disease questions
Nicole Nemeth, a veterinary pathologist at the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study at the University…
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Michael Conner: Disease Fighter
UGA alumnus honored by the School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Staff Performance Management Task Force charged with recommending new process
The task force is chaired by Lindsey Van Note, senior director of talent in University…
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Seal ultrasounds, fish MRIs and exotic animal endoscopies
UGA’s zoological medicine program provides practical experience for residents.
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Do you need a COVID-19 booster shot?
If you got the COVID-19 shots in early spring, your antibodies are likely waning. But…
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What causes disease outbreaks?
New research finds large-scale, zoonotic outbreaks are driven by different factors.
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Assistant professor discusses improving salmonella surveillance in turkeys
Nikki Shariat, assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently quoted in a…
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UGA to host Faculty Exchange Program in African Veterinary Science
The program is designed to help developing countries in Africa improve their university agricultural education,…
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Dog parasite is developing resistance to treatments
Hookworms have evolved to evade all FDA approved medications used to kill them.
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Associate professor quoted on the importance of cattle evaluation
Lee Jones, an associate professor in College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently quoted in a…
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FDA-approved gout medicine could also battle COVID-19
UGA researchers found probenecid has potent antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2.
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Seven Ph.D. students named 2021 ARCS Scholars
They will receive $8,000 each for the next three years to support their dissertation research.
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Veterinary lab expands STEM opportunities
Tifton lab honored for program serving underrepresented rural communities.
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Professor discusses rising diabetes rates among cats and dogs
Cynthia Ward, an emeritus professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently quoted in…
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Ten UGA faculty members named 2021-2022 Women’s Leadership Fellows
The new cohort includes representatives from nine schools and colleges.
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UGA Black Fly Research Center receives second year of funding from NIH
The NIH contract raises total federal funding for the center to $221,277 and supports a…
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Infectious Disease Fellow made most of year at UGA
Army War College colonel wraps up yearlong Senior Service College Fellowship.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in cattle
Harmful bacteria are hiding in livestock; traditional methods aren’t finding them.
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Center for Vaccines and Immunology director talks treatments for future pandemics
Ted Ross, director of the Center for Vaccines and Immunology at the University of Georgia,…
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Karen Burg named vice president for research at UGA
She brings ‘exemplary record of leadership experience’ to research enterprise.
